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Reports Of Meetings.
The Lodge having been opened in duo form , and the minutes of the last regular meeting confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . John Henry Rowse , Cycle Manufacturer , Manchester and being successful the Brethren then adjourned for Tea . On re-assembling , the candidate was Initiated by the W . M . in a manner which spoko volumes for tho future workin" of the Lodge ( this being the commencement of his year of office and first ceremony ) .
The Working Tools and the charge were given respectively by the S . W . and J . W . in an equally efficient manner . Brother E . H . Flowers was elected Tyler of the Lodge and was invested by the W . M ., Bro . Rathbone P . M . delivering the charge . After hearty good wishes had been expressed by the Visiting
Brethren the Lodge was closed at 9 p . m . At the social board which followed , after the usual Loyal toasts the W . M . proposed the health of the Initiate , which was heartily received and was feelingly responded to by Bro . Rowse , who expressed himself as being very much impressed with the ceremony .
The W . M . proposed the health of tho Visitors , who in responding paid a very high eulogium upon the W . M's working , and also that of the Officers . Brother Long I . P . M . proposed the health of the W . M . who in -responding thanked them all for their very kind expressions towards him and his Officers . *•*
Other toasts followed . Bros . Allin , Lees , Mogridge and Yeadon added to the evening's enjoyment by songs ; Bro . Allin presiding at the pianoforte . o o o
DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE , No . 1529 .
THIS St . Columb Lodge celebrate : ! the Festival of St . John on the 7 th instant . Bro . John Evans was ably and impressively installed W . M . by Bros . F . E . Remfry P . P . G . S . W . and Thomas Hicks P . P . G . J . W ., tho musical part of the ceremony being conducted by Brother E . Rickard .
The banquet was held at Bro . T . B . Liddicoat's Railway and Commercial Hotel , and between the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were songs by Bros . T . E . Remfry , John Hawken , Howard , Crossman and Benny . o o o
EARL OF CHESTER LODGE , No . 1565 ,
THE festival of St . John took place in the Masonic Hall , Lymn on tho 1 st , when Brother Joseph Taylor S . W . was installe c as W . M . by Bro . Andrew Curtis Sparkes W . M ., assisted by Brother Hooper P . M . o o o
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 . THE Installation of Brother James Smith S . W . as Worshipful Master took place on the 12 th inst ., at the Eboracum Masonic Hall , St . Saviourgate , York . A large number of Brethren attended the ceremony , which was
performed by Brother T . B . Whytehead P . M . Past Grand Sword Bearer England P . P . S . G . W . North and East Yorkshire , assisted by Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M . P . P . G . W . North and East Yorkshire , supported by Brother G . Lamb P . M . P . P . G . J . D . North and East Yorkshire .
The Installation banquet took place in the evening , at the Royal Station Hotel . o o o
URMSTON LODGE , No . 1730 .
THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Urmston , on Monday last , the following being present : —Bros . W . H . Jolliffe W . M ., John Walton jun . J . W ., Ed . L . Littler P . M . P . P . G . P . Treasurer , Geo . R . Lloyd P . M . P . P . G . T . Sec , Walter Bowers S . D ., Geo . G . Mends J . D ., G . A . Myers P . M . P . P . G . D . O . D . C , J . Bowers P . M . Organist , John Slyman P . M . P . P . G . D ., Peter Heaton P . M . P . P . G . S ., R . Swindells P . M ., J . H . Marsh P . M ., Ed . Roberts P . M .
( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , G . G . R . Mends , Hedley Jones , John Fowler , J . F . Mends , E . W . Barratt , Thos . French , Jas . S . Whitley , W . H . Ashworth , W . Kirk , Arthur Hawkins . Visitors : —Bros . Rev . William W . D . Firth J . D . Chap . 633 , Wm . MosleyS . W . W . M .-elect 1773 , H . Warner I . G . 950 , W . A . Wood I . G . 1283 , Charles Birch jun . 203 , Dr . Joseph Clegg 633 .
After the reading and confirmation of minutes , Bro . James Fisher Mends was raised by Bro . Lloyd , he being assisted by Bro . John Walton jun . J . W ., the latter presenting and explaining tho Working Tools .
At the festive hoard , Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted and duly honoured , that of the newly raised Brother being proposed by the W . M . in appropriate terms . In reply , Bro . Mends thanked the Brethren for their kindness to him during his passage through
the various degrees ; all had impressed him very much with their beauties . Of the last ceremony he said that judging from his own standpoint , it had been well performed , and he should always treasure the valuable lessons which he had learned from it .
Bro . Marsh I . P . M . proposed the toast of the W . M ., to which the latter responded . Bro . Jolliffe admitted that upon this evening at least he had not had much more to do than look on , and took the opportunity of thanking Bro . Lloyd , who , at no little trouble , and
probably with risk to his health ( for he was far from well ) , had been of such great assistance to him . Although suffering under great disadvantages , yet the ceremony had been performed in Bro . Lloyd ' s best style , and might be considered one of his most creditable efforts .
Other toasts followed , the same being varied by songs , recitations , « c ., rendered by Bros , the Rev . W . W . D . Firth , H . Warner , John Slyman P . M ., and Edward Roberts P . M .
Reports Of Meetings.
CHOLMONDELEY LODGE , No . 1908 .
THE festival of St . John was celebrated on the 6 th inst ., at Frodsham . There was a large attendance of members and Visitors . Bro . Samuel Davies S . W . was installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony being performed by Brother J . W . Whits .
The proceedings were followed by a banquet , at which Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and a handsome gold jewel was presented to Bro . Abernethy as a token of the esteem in which ho is held by the Brethren . o o o
THE installation meeting was held at the Masonio Hall , Northampton , on Thursday , 8 th inst ., Bro . C A . Markham I . P . M . in the chair , in the absence of Brother the Rev . F . S . Thornton Worshipful Master . Bro . F . Willoughby was installed , Bro . H . Manfield performing the ceremony , and Bro . G . H . Percival P . M . acting as Director of Ceremonies .
DE LA PRE LODGE , No . 1911
After the Installation ceremony tho customary banquet took place in tho Dining Hall .
WICKHAM LODGE , No . 1924 ,
rpHE Installation meeting was held on Monday , 5 th inst ., at St . JL Peter ' s Hall , Brockley , when Bro . William Gore was installed as W . M . for the ensuing j ear . The ceremony was performed by Bro . W . Morley I . P . M ., and the Brethren subsequently adjourned to a banquet in the Largo Hall .
HADRIAN LODGE , No . 1970
ON Tuesday , 6 th inst ., the Annual meeting was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Ingram Street , South Shields . Bro . R . Farmer W . M . presided , and there was a large attendance of members and visiting Brethren . Bro . P . Tighe the W . M .-elect , was presented for Installation by Bro . J . T . Ross P . M ., and the Installation ceremony was ably performed by Bro . Farmer .
On behalf of the ii < dge , Bro . Tighe presented to Bro . Farmer a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of his services during the past year . The musical' portion of the ceremony was admirably rendered by the Freemasons Choir , under the leadership of Bro . Winstone , who also officiated as Organist .
The W . M . received the congratulations of visiting Brethren , after which the Lodge was closed . In tho evening the annual banquet took place at the Golden Lion Hotel , where an excellent dinner was provided by Miss Proud , manageress . Bro . Tighe W . M . presided . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , the speeches being interspersed with musical selections by the choir .
TENNANT LODGE , No . 1992
AT the regular meeting held at the Masonic Hall , Working Street , Cardiff , Bro . W . D . Deighton , in the presence of a large number of Brethren and Visitors , presented to the Lodge a magnificent full leDgth portrait of the I . P . M . Bro . F . J . Ferris Bailey , which is a splendid specimen of photographic art .
It was accepted on behalf of the Lodge by the Master Brother John Sheridan , who referred to the faithful discharge of his Masonio duties by Bro . Bailey , and the esteem and affection in which he is regarded by the Brethren of the Tennant Lodge . o o o
EDEN LODGE , No . 2285 .
AT the Masonic Rooms , Portland Square , Workington , on Thursday , the 8 th instant , the Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master Bro . J . Burford . The business of the Lodge was the Installation of Bro . Mitchell J . W . The ceremony was most earnestly carried out by Brothers J . C . Thompson , George Kenworthy and J . Patterson .
After the business of the Lodge , the newly-installed Master invited the Brethren to a banquet at the Central Hotel , which reflected the highest possible credit upon the host and hostess , Mr . and Mrs . Atkinson , who admirably arranged for tho comfort of everyone . o o o
ASHFIELD LODGE , No . 2412 .
AT the Annual meeting held in the Town Hall , Sutton-in-Ashfield , on Wednesday , 17 th ult ., Bro . C . B . Beecroft was installed Worshipful Master , W . B . Littlewood I . P . M . being the installing Officer . Visiting Brethren were from Edwinstowe , Mansfield , and Nottingham . The banquet was held at the Denman ' s Head Hotel . o o o
DUKE OF YORK LODGE , No . 2449
THE regular meeting was held at the Palatine" Hotel , Manchester , on Thursday , 8 th inst ., there being present : —Bros . W . Bodf-n W . M ., W . T . Schofield P . M . P . P . G . D ., Fred . Warburton S . W ., Thos . T . Hardicker J . W ., Jas . Andrew P . M . P . P . S . G . D . Clement Jno . Hall Sec , John Kinsey J . D ., Geo . A . Bowden I . G . ' B . Hopkinson P . M ., T . H . Stott , A . G . Brycc Stewards , J . Et ]
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Reports Of Meetings.
The Lodge having been opened in duo form , and the minutes of the last regular meeting confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . John Henry Rowse , Cycle Manufacturer , Manchester and being successful the Brethren then adjourned for Tea . On re-assembling , the candidate was Initiated by the W . M . in a manner which spoko volumes for tho future workin" of the Lodge ( this being the commencement of his year of office and first ceremony ) .
The Working Tools and the charge were given respectively by the S . W . and J . W . in an equally efficient manner . Brother E . H . Flowers was elected Tyler of the Lodge and was invested by the W . M ., Bro . Rathbone P . M . delivering the charge . After hearty good wishes had been expressed by the Visiting
Brethren the Lodge was closed at 9 p . m . At the social board which followed , after the usual Loyal toasts the W . M . proposed the health of the Initiate , which was heartily received and was feelingly responded to by Bro . Rowse , who expressed himself as being very much impressed with the ceremony .
The W . M . proposed the health of tho Visitors , who in responding paid a very high eulogium upon the W . M's working , and also that of the Officers . Brother Long I . P . M . proposed the health of the W . M . who in -responding thanked them all for their very kind expressions towards him and his Officers . *•*
Other toasts followed . Bros . Allin , Lees , Mogridge and Yeadon added to the evening's enjoyment by songs ; Bro . Allin presiding at the pianoforte . o o o
DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE , No . 1529 .
THIS St . Columb Lodge celebrate : ! the Festival of St . John on the 7 th instant . Bro . John Evans was ably and impressively installed W . M . by Bros . F . E . Remfry P . P . G . S . W . and Thomas Hicks P . P . G . J . W ., tho musical part of the ceremony being conducted by Brother E . Rickard .
The banquet was held at Bro . T . B . Liddicoat's Railway and Commercial Hotel , and between the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were songs by Bros . T . E . Remfry , John Hawken , Howard , Crossman and Benny . o o o
EARL OF CHESTER LODGE , No . 1565 ,
THE festival of St . John took place in the Masonic Hall , Lymn on tho 1 st , when Brother Joseph Taylor S . W . was installe c as W . M . by Bro . Andrew Curtis Sparkes W . M ., assisted by Brother Hooper P . M . o o o
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 . THE Installation of Brother James Smith S . W . as Worshipful Master took place on the 12 th inst ., at the Eboracum Masonic Hall , St . Saviourgate , York . A large number of Brethren attended the ceremony , which was
performed by Brother T . B . Whytehead P . M . Past Grand Sword Bearer England P . P . S . G . W . North and East Yorkshire , assisted by Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M . P . P . G . W . North and East Yorkshire , supported by Brother G . Lamb P . M . P . P . G . J . D . North and East Yorkshire .
The Installation banquet took place in the evening , at the Royal Station Hotel . o o o
URMSTON LODGE , No . 1730 .
THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Urmston , on Monday last , the following being present : —Bros . W . H . Jolliffe W . M ., John Walton jun . J . W ., Ed . L . Littler P . M . P . P . G . P . Treasurer , Geo . R . Lloyd P . M . P . P . G . T . Sec , Walter Bowers S . D ., Geo . G . Mends J . D ., G . A . Myers P . M . P . P . G . D . O . D . C , J . Bowers P . M . Organist , John Slyman P . M . P . P . G . D ., Peter Heaton P . M . P . P . G . S ., R . Swindells P . M ., J . H . Marsh P . M ., Ed . Roberts P . M .
( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , G . G . R . Mends , Hedley Jones , John Fowler , J . F . Mends , E . W . Barratt , Thos . French , Jas . S . Whitley , W . H . Ashworth , W . Kirk , Arthur Hawkins . Visitors : —Bros . Rev . William W . D . Firth J . D . Chap . 633 , Wm . MosleyS . W . W . M .-elect 1773 , H . Warner I . G . 950 , W . A . Wood I . G . 1283 , Charles Birch jun . 203 , Dr . Joseph Clegg 633 .
After the reading and confirmation of minutes , Bro . James Fisher Mends was raised by Bro . Lloyd , he being assisted by Bro . John Walton jun . J . W ., the latter presenting and explaining tho Working Tools .
At the festive hoard , Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted and duly honoured , that of the newly raised Brother being proposed by the W . M . in appropriate terms . In reply , Bro . Mends thanked the Brethren for their kindness to him during his passage through
the various degrees ; all had impressed him very much with their beauties . Of the last ceremony he said that judging from his own standpoint , it had been well performed , and he should always treasure the valuable lessons which he had learned from it .
Bro . Marsh I . P . M . proposed the toast of the W . M ., to which the latter responded . Bro . Jolliffe admitted that upon this evening at least he had not had much more to do than look on , and took the opportunity of thanking Bro . Lloyd , who , at no little trouble , and
probably with risk to his health ( for he was far from well ) , had been of such great assistance to him . Although suffering under great disadvantages , yet the ceremony had been performed in Bro . Lloyd ' s best style , and might be considered one of his most creditable efforts .
Other toasts followed , the same being varied by songs , recitations , « c ., rendered by Bros , the Rev . W . W . D . Firth , H . Warner , John Slyman P . M ., and Edward Roberts P . M .
Reports Of Meetings.
CHOLMONDELEY LODGE , No . 1908 .
THE festival of St . John was celebrated on the 6 th inst ., at Frodsham . There was a large attendance of members and Visitors . Bro . Samuel Davies S . W . was installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony being performed by Brother J . W . Whits .
The proceedings were followed by a banquet , at which Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and a handsome gold jewel was presented to Bro . Abernethy as a token of the esteem in which ho is held by the Brethren . o o o
THE installation meeting was held at the Masonio Hall , Northampton , on Thursday , 8 th inst ., Bro . C A . Markham I . P . M . in the chair , in the absence of Brother the Rev . F . S . Thornton Worshipful Master . Bro . F . Willoughby was installed , Bro . H . Manfield performing the ceremony , and Bro . G . H . Percival P . M . acting as Director of Ceremonies .
DE LA PRE LODGE , No . 1911
After the Installation ceremony tho customary banquet took place in tho Dining Hall .
WICKHAM LODGE , No . 1924 ,
rpHE Installation meeting was held on Monday , 5 th inst ., at St . JL Peter ' s Hall , Brockley , when Bro . William Gore was installed as W . M . for the ensuing j ear . The ceremony was performed by Bro . W . Morley I . P . M ., and the Brethren subsequently adjourned to a banquet in the Largo Hall .
HADRIAN LODGE , No . 1970
ON Tuesday , 6 th inst ., the Annual meeting was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Ingram Street , South Shields . Bro . R . Farmer W . M . presided , and there was a large attendance of members and visiting Brethren . Bro . P . Tighe the W . M .-elect , was presented for Installation by Bro . J . T . Ross P . M ., and the Installation ceremony was ably performed by Bro . Farmer .
On behalf of the ii < dge , Bro . Tighe presented to Bro . Farmer a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of his services during the past year . The musical' portion of the ceremony was admirably rendered by the Freemasons Choir , under the leadership of Bro . Winstone , who also officiated as Organist .
The W . M . received the congratulations of visiting Brethren , after which the Lodge was closed . In tho evening the annual banquet took place at the Golden Lion Hotel , where an excellent dinner was provided by Miss Proud , manageress . Bro . Tighe W . M . presided . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , the speeches being interspersed with musical selections by the choir .
TENNANT LODGE , No . 1992
AT the regular meeting held at the Masonic Hall , Working Street , Cardiff , Bro . W . D . Deighton , in the presence of a large number of Brethren and Visitors , presented to the Lodge a magnificent full leDgth portrait of the I . P . M . Bro . F . J . Ferris Bailey , which is a splendid specimen of photographic art .
It was accepted on behalf of the Lodge by the Master Brother John Sheridan , who referred to the faithful discharge of his Masonio duties by Bro . Bailey , and the esteem and affection in which he is regarded by the Brethren of the Tennant Lodge . o o o
EDEN LODGE , No . 2285 .
AT the Masonic Rooms , Portland Square , Workington , on Thursday , the 8 th instant , the Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master Bro . J . Burford . The business of the Lodge was the Installation of Bro . Mitchell J . W . The ceremony was most earnestly carried out by Brothers J . C . Thompson , George Kenworthy and J . Patterson .
After the business of the Lodge , the newly-installed Master invited the Brethren to a banquet at the Central Hotel , which reflected the highest possible credit upon the host and hostess , Mr . and Mrs . Atkinson , who admirably arranged for tho comfort of everyone . o o o
ASHFIELD LODGE , No . 2412 .
AT the Annual meeting held in the Town Hall , Sutton-in-Ashfield , on Wednesday , 17 th ult ., Bro . C . B . Beecroft was installed Worshipful Master , W . B . Littlewood I . P . M . being the installing Officer . Visiting Brethren were from Edwinstowe , Mansfield , and Nottingham . The banquet was held at the Denman ' s Head Hotel . o o o
DUKE OF YORK LODGE , No . 2449
THE regular meeting was held at the Palatine" Hotel , Manchester , on Thursday , 8 th inst ., there being present : —Bros . W . Bodf-n W . M ., W . T . Schofield P . M . P . P . G . D ., Fred . Warburton S . W ., Thos . T . Hardicker J . W ., Jas . Andrew P . M . P . P . S . G . D . Clement Jno . Hall Sec , John Kinsey J . D ., Geo . A . Bowden I . G . ' B . Hopkinson P . M ., T . H . Stott , A . G . Brycc Stewards , J . Et ]